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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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